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Forum: Our Community 08-24-2016, 05:20 AM
Replies: 104
Views: 8,412
Posted By scamp
Bought my first new airstream at 50 and retired a...

Bought my first new airstream at 50 and retired a year later then bought my second new one at 53.
Forum: General Repair Forum 05-22-2016, 08:52 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,585
Posted By scamp
Looks like the frame was never lightly sanded...

Looks like the frame was never lightly sanded before a grey coat was applied, the frames come to airstream painted black.

Don
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles & Hitches 04-14-2016, 03:50 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,894
Posted By scamp
When I bought my first new airstream , ( 19 foot)...

When I bought my first new airstream , ( 19 foot) , I drove home approx 300 miles , on normal roads and it popped two rivets on the the ride home, I was told this is normal , I had no weight...
Forum: Land Yacht/Legacy Motorhomes 04-07-2016, 02:20 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,491
Posted By scamp
Here is a online manual for GM motor homes , I...

Here is a online manual for GM motor homes , I didn't see any specs on the parking brake but lots of other info,www.gmcmi.com
Forum: Land Yacht/Legacy Motorhomes 04-07-2016, 01:12 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,491
Posted By scamp
It's been a long time since I worked on these...

It's been a long time since I worked on these trucks (p30)maybe 30 years ago so I might not be accurate on measurements but from what I remember the maximum diameter was either 11inches plus 60...
Forum: 2005 and newer - Bambi all models 03-26-2016, 04:51 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,551
Posted By scamp
To see if the price is good we also need to know...

To see if the price is good we also need to know if it has the microwave option and leather interior , and any other things.

Don
Forum: General Repair Forum 03-25-2016, 02:11 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,887
Posted By scamp
I'm no expert but I thought these...

I'm no expert but I thought these anticorossovive modules on cars and used on ships is to put a electrical current on the metal surface of the panels to stop corrosion , so I don't think it had...
Forum: Generators & Solar Power 03-24-2016, 11:02 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 11,546
Posted By scamp
When you get into better inverters you can...

When you get into better inverters you can program them to shut down at specific voltages to prevent damaging your batteries ,they sometimes have built in battery chargers when there is a lack of...
Forum: Generators & Solar Power 03-23-2016, 07:55 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 11,546
Posted By scamp
The snowball only gets bigger as you roll it in...

The snowball only gets bigger as you roll it in the fresh wet snow ! What a mess wiring and snowball! Thank Lewster or pointing out the date
Forum: Generators & Solar Power 03-23-2016, 12:14 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 11,546
Posted By scamp
Maximum load 6-10 amps ,you have how many 20 amp...

Maximum load 6-10 amps ,you have how many 20 amp fuses +other fuses on the load side !no wonder it melted! Plus we need to know wire sizes, and were they come from ,I think we need the wiring...
Forum: Batteries, Univolts, Converters & Inverters 12-28-2015, 06:28 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 6,695
Posted By scamp
I got shafted on interstate garbage batteries...

I got shafted on interstate garbage batteries ,they only have a one year warrantee ,and it doesn't go by when you bought the trailer it goes by the manufacturer date on the batteries . And if you...
Forum: Vintage Kin 11-24-2015, 03:10 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 6,629
Posted By scamp
Now that looks like a airstream ! Sorry just had...

Now that looks like a airstream ! Sorry just had to say it!
Forum: General Motorhome Topics 11-24-2015, 03:03 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 5,937
Posted By scamp
If the trailer was airtight you couldn't close...

If the trailer was airtight you couldn't close the door,on my previous airstream I was washing it and sprayed water at the base of the a.c unit on the roof ,once I finished washing it and when...
Forum: Exterior Restoration Forum 11-08-2015, 05:02 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 7,072
Posted By scamp
I'm the same age as you ,I'm afraid of heights...

I'm the same age as you ,I'm afraid of heights and drive motorcycles, have done skydiving before was scared at first but you loose perception of height so it's a blast , I have washed and waxed my...
Forum: 2005 and newer - Bambi all models 11-08-2015, 03:36 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 12,058
Posted By scamp
Hi Ron You said slight modifications to the...

Hi Ron
You said slight modifications to the trim to fit your 15 inch new rims and tires, can you explain more on the modifications to the trim and if you have pictures that would be great !
Thanks...
Forum: Cleaning, Stripping & Polishing 11-07-2015, 04:43 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 8,856
Posted By scamp
Also it's best to wash any clear coat when the...

Also it's best to wash any clear coat when the temperature of the surface is cooler as the surface is harder and less chances of scratching the surface , always start by rinsing the trailer first...
Forum: Batteries, Univolts, Converters & Inverters 11-05-2015, 06:16 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,111
Posted By scamp
The interstate batteries that came with your...

The interstate batteries that came with your airstream are poor batteries #1 any battery that shows on the label cold cranking amps ( cca) means it's not a real deep cycle battery, like others have...
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 11-03-2015, 04:46 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,619
Posted By scamp
I would look at other thread ,towing in snow with...

I would look at other thread ,towing in snow with all wheel drive , most of us agree ( not recommended) first the corrosion that will take place on your trailer visible aluminum corrosion,and hidden...
Forum: General Interior Topics 11-03-2015, 01:17 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 9,918
Posted By scamp
Very nice work,looks great! Don

Very nice work,looks great!

Don
Forum: Lights - Interior & Exterior 11-02-2015, 06:14 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,628
Posted By scamp
I highly recommend you don't use those ( snap on...

I highly recommend you don't use those ( snap on wire splice connectors) there really not that great . Sorry to rain on your parade!

Don
Forum: Off Topic Forum 11-02-2015, 02:36 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 4,095
Posted By scamp
KA BOOMMMM GOTCHA YOU LITTLE DRONE .lol Don

KA BOOMMMM GOTCHA YOU LITTLE DRONE .lol

Don
Forum: Airstream Lifestyle 11-01-2015, 07:45 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 4,784
Posted By scamp
Most people always want bigger ,were the opposite...

Most people always want bigger ,were the opposite we started with a 19 footer and downsized to the 16 footer and were happier , there are more campsites available to smaller trailers , I m a...
Forum: Off Topic Forum 11-01-2015, 06:02 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 4,095
Posted By scamp
I believe drones can be a lot of fun ,but they...

I believe drones can be a lot of fun ,but they need to be used properly I would not consider them as a weapon( at this time ) but they could be used wrongly as flying over your back yard and taking...
Forum: On The Road... 10-30-2015, 07:08 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,586
Posted By scamp
Unhappy Wow that's not going to be fun to get it all back...

Wow that's not going to be fun to get it all back to the way it was before the door flew off , sorry to hear this , maybe we should all use a secondary door stop ( as I have seen on the forums )if we...
Forum: Electronics & Connectivity 10-29-2015, 04:29 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,334
Posted By scamp
A 2000 watt generator will run aprox 1600 watts...

A 2000 watt generator will run aprox 1600 watts continuous depends on model and make see the manufacture specs, so if you look at the rating label on each item you want to power you will get a good...
Forum: Generators & Solar Power 10-29-2015, 01:43 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 11,052
Posted By scamp
This seems like we're comparing fords to gm,or...

This seems like we're comparing fords to gm,or dodge, what do you get when a Yamaha companies talks about his product it has to be better then the rest , I checked my owners manual and my honda shop...
Forum: Generators & Solar Power 10-29-2015, 04:46 AM
Replies: 76
Views: 11,052
Posted By scamp
The honda 1000 and 2000 ,3000?watt inverter...

The honda 1000 and 2000 ,3000?watt inverter generators have a rubber type timing belt this is were people are getting the idea about a belt ,this is from the arguments on honda 2000 or Yamaha 2400?...
Forum: 2016 - Current Classic (all lengths) 10-28-2015, 05:56 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 7,058
Posted By scamp
You said it! I agree 100% Don

You said it! I agree 100%
Don
Forum: 2005 and newer - Bambi all models 10-27-2015, 09:22 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,260
Posted By scamp
As for importing a new airstream to canada it's a...

As for importing a new airstream to canada it's a piece of cake , not sure about used , I brought two new ones to canada ,pay gst taxes,make sure there's no manufacture recalls , you get the...
Forum: 2005 and newer - Bambi all models 10-27-2015, 09:13 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,260
Posted By scamp
It depends on the model of trailer ,the 16 foot...

It depends on the model of trailer ,the 16 foot sport newer models , breakers ,(I suspect wiring gauge ),clearance lights, and no microwave available in canada as option, due too csa standards. It's...
Forum: Repairing/Replacing Floor &/or Frame 10-26-2015, 08:11 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,645
Posted By scamp
Kelvin. I think a three year old put the...

Kelvin. I think a three year old put the caulking on , all the newer airstreams are done this way! My 2012 was the same!

Don
Forum: Repairing/Replacing Floor &/or Frame 10-26-2015, 03:48 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,645
Posted By scamp
Oh here is another spot airstream forgot to put...

Oh here is another spot airstream forgot to put caulking on the rivet heads under the front window,these are were the front plastic ,tinted ,glass protectors are fastened to, nice !�� they did it on...
Forum: Repairing/Replacing Floor &/or Frame 10-26-2015, 03:37 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,645
Posted By scamp
Here is a second picture of antenna base. With...

Here is a second picture of antenna base. With poor caulking!
Don
Forum: Repairing/Replacing Floor &/or Frame 10-26-2015, 03:33 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,645
Posted By scamp
All you can do is do maintenance ,and inspections...

All you can do is do maintenance ,and inspections to try and delay the floor rot issue. It's simple when wood gets wet ,it rots , the airstream design and or materials needs to change to eliminate...
Forum: Airstream Lifestyle 10-26-2015, 03:10 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 5,491
Posted By scamp
Hey you can even get them at lowes in Canada!...

Hey you can even get them at lowes in Canada! Picked one up this morning in ottawa , Ontario, last one in the box, there's still the display model left, but there $10 more in Canada( $49.95) :��
...
Forum: 2005 and newer - Bambi all models 10-25-2015, 08:49 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 9,011
Posted By scamp
What I did is replace the t.v. Antenna amplifier...

What I did is replace the t.v. Antenna amplifier wall plate with a upgrade wall plate that has a 12 volt power outlet , then I bought a small 75 watt power inverter that plugs directly into the TV...
Forum: 2005 and newer - Bambi all models 10-25-2015, 08:35 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,260
Posted By scamp
You will also have different 120 volt circuit...

You will also have different 120 volt circuit breaker sizes , I believe there 15 amps for the canadian version versus 20 amps for the usa version, and the canadian version you can't get a optional...
Forum: On The Road... 10-23-2015, 07:29 AM
Replies: 3,842
Views: 370,979
Posted By scamp
$3.36 a U.S. Gallon for regular or .889 per litre...

$3.36 a U.S. Gallon for regular or .889 per litre in ottawa ontario canada at costco ,you people in the U.S. Are getting a great deal on fuel!
Don
Forum: Ribs, Skins & Rivets 10-23-2015, 05:01 AM
Replies: 2,449
Views: 538,139
Posted By scamp
Get them replaced under warrantee ! You paid big...

Get them replaced under warrantee ! You paid big bucks for a premium trailer let airstream have the problem.

Don
Forum: On The Road... 10-22-2015, 11:58 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 3,590
Posted By scamp
This is the best answer what j-ten-ner said ,as...

This is the best answer what j-ten-ner said ,as Canadians we deal with icy roads all winter long approx 6 months of the year so we know what it's like but if it was a multiple question test the...
Forum: Community Polls 10-17-2015, 05:36 PM
Replies: 294
Views: 57,220
Posted By scamp
55mph or 90 kph I'm in no rush ,enjoy life!😀

55mph or 90 kph I'm in no rush ,enjoy life!😀
Forum: General Repair Forum 10-16-2015, 06:02 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,687
Posted By scamp
If you decided to buy it take the shell off it...

If you decided to buy it take the shell off it ,you maybe will need some frame work ,do it right!
Forum: Airstream Trailer Forums 10-14-2015, 02:57 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 6,397
Posted By scamp
Yes this is what I'm referring to, I was hoping...

Yes this is what I'm referring to, I was hoping that new management would realize that quality needs big improvement for future sales of airstream .

Don
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles & Hitches 10-13-2015, 08:19 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,902
Posted By scamp
I'm happy with my manual Jack on my airstream but...

I'm happy with my manual Jack on my airstream but wasn't happy with the power Jack on my previous 2012 airstream ,
Forum: Airstream Trailer Forums 10-13-2015, 08:16 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 6,397
Posted By scamp
Since new manager at airstream has the quality gone up

Since airstream is under new management did anybody notice quality improvements , maybe on late model 2015 or early 2016s, as I was very disappointed with the quality on my last two airstreams 2012...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles & Hitches 10-13-2015, 07:49 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,902
Posted By scamp
Just my 2 cents on manual jacks , be careful not...

Just my 2 cents on manual jacks , be careful not to force Jack handle too much in up or down position or you will destroy the gears in Jack , I did this on my boat trailer just before leaving on a...
Forum: 2009-2015 Flying Cloud 10-13-2015, 07:33 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,531
Posted By scamp
For sure it will be 12 volts supplied to the...

For sure it will be 12 volts supplied to the U.S.B. ,because your trailer is hooked up to a 12 volt battery, but did airstream put heavy enough wires to take the amperage that you require ,like...
Forum: 2009-2015 Flying Cloud 10-13-2015, 05:49 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,531
Posted By scamp
I believe the U.S.B. Plug voltage is around 5...

I believe the U.S.B. Plug voltage is around 5 volts so therefore nothing will convert , I have a 2015 16 sport and have ran into the same problem ,so this is what I did . I wanted a 12 volt plug (...
Forum: General Repair Forum 05-31-2015, 10:08 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,784
Posted By scamp
I would do the same ,as a floor Jack would put...

I would do the same ,as a floor Jack would put too much stress in one spot and were would you put it ? It should go on the frame so you would need two floor jacks and two people , the better way...
Forum: On The Road... 05-31-2015, 09:57 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 7,118
Posted By scamp
If your looking at electric BBQ have a look at...

If your looking at electric BBQ have a look at the webber Q I have seen them at lowes I have the propane version and love it I think it's the best BBQ I ever had!
Don
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